This certificate program for pharmacists and pharmacy technicians is a comprehensive practice based educational activity designed to provide didactic and hands-on training allowing the participants to develop knowledge and skills necessary to compound sterile preparations safely and effectively.

Participants will be taught processes and skills required of all sterile product compounders based on current regulations and using situations most likely to be experienced in a sterile compounding environment.

Participants must successfully demonstrate competency via hands-on simulation using current technology in a state-of-the-art sterile compounding facility. Immediate feedback is provided by the course directors.

Hazardous drugs (HDs) require safe and responsible handling for you and your team, whether medical, nursing, or pharmacy. USP <800> standards provide oversight guidance on best practices for compounding HDs. This program reviews current and proposed regulations and recommends best practices concerning all aspects of handling HDs.

This one-day workshop will include:

understanding quality systems, process flow and risk assessment;

preparing for inspection readiness, and;

provide practical application including hands-on skills development and implementation of best practices when compounding sterile and nonsterile HDs.

The VCU School of Pharmacy, Office of Continuing Education is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education. Participants who attend the entire program, actively participate in exercises and observed demonstrations, and complete an activity evaluation will earn 16 contact hours (1.6 CEUs).

Activity Type: Practice

Pharmacist UAN: 0294-0000-18-001-L07-P

Pharmacist Technician UAN: 0294-0000-18-001-L07-T

USP <800> Compliant Handling of Hazardous Drugs

The VCU School of Pharmacy, Office of Continuing Education is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education. Participants who attend the entire program, actively participate in exercises and observed demonstrations, and complete an activity evaluation will earn 8 contact hours (0.8 CEUs).

Activity Type: Application

Pharmacist UAN: 0294-0000-18-002-L07-P

Pharmacist Technician UAN: 0294-0000-18-002-L07-T

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Barbara Exum, PharmDAssociate Professor and Director, Center for Compounding Practice and ResearchVCU School of PharmacyRichmond, VA